Become an educational leader and acquire the necessary skills to manage an educational center with quality and efficiency.

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Lead and manage an educational center, improving its quality and operational efficiency.

Acquire the necessary skills to make strategic decisions and ensure autonomy and accountability in the educational organization.

What it prepares you for

This master’s program will prepare you to:

  • Understand the psycho-sociological characteristics of students and their environment, how they think, and how they react to the world around them.
  • Be aware of educational institutions’ organization and internal dynamics, including the institution’s social integration, curriculum development, teaching strategies and skills, and learning objectives.
  • Learn to control the meaning of evaluation, teaching quality, and vocation, as well as develop training initiatives and teaching and communication skills.
  • Acquire the tools needed to carry out competitive educational projects, making them the most attractive option for parents.
  • Individually assess your management and leadership capabilities through a personalized tutoring program.

You will be able to work as a director in various educational institutions:

  • School
  • Nursery
  • Childcare centers, primary, secondary, high school, and vocational training
  • Special Education Schools
  • Adult Education Centers
  • Public educational centers (always respecting the regulations established by the administratio)

Some of the positions you can hold include:

  • General Director or Deputy Director of an Educational Institution
  • Manager of an Educational Institution
  • Area, Cycle, or Educational Stage Coordinator
  • Head of Studies
  • Secretary of Educational Institutions
  • Human Resources Director of an Educational Institution
  • Communication Director of an Educational Institution
  • Educational Project Designer
  • Educational Entrepreneur
  • Educational Consultant

Who is the target audience?

Open to:

This program is ideal for those interested in developing their career in educational management and/or who wish to deepen their knowledge of management techniques to professionalize their roles.

NOTE

Foreign students whose mother tongue is not Spanish must demonstrate a B2 level in this language by means of an official certification no older than 5 years and presented before enrollment in the Master’s program.

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Data of interest

Title

Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management for Quality in Educational Institutions

Dicho título será otorgado por la Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Credits

60 ECTS

Vacancies Offered

30 hours on-site
300 hours online

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Algunos viernes serán susceptibles de emplearse para sesiones académicas y/o prácticas
Duration

October 2025 – September 2026

Minimum and maximum number of ECTS credits per type of enrollment and year

Full-time, all courses: 14 – 60 ECTS
Part-time, all courses: 10 – 30 ECTS

Tiempo completo: 54- 60 ECTS
Modality

In-Person

Online*

*Para la modalidad online, ponte en contacto con Magister.
Address

Francisco de Vitoria University. Ctra. Majadahonda Km. 1,800. 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón. Madrid

Implementation Timeline

The Master’s Degree in Leadership and Management for Quality in Educational Institutions was first implemented in the 2010/2011 academic year, according to RD 1393/2007. It is a continuation of the previous Master’s in Leadership and Management for Quality in Educational Institutions, which was offered by the University for 13 editions as an internal qualification.

Study Plan

CAR
SEM
CRD
1. Sistemas de Educación y Dirección de Centros
Comparative Analysis of Different Educational Systems
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Management of Educational Institutions
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
2. Organización de Centros Educativos
Strategic Management, Educational Planning, and Innovation
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
ANUAL
5
Organizational Psychology: Group Work and Communication
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
ANUAL
3
Culture, Climate, and Values in Educational Organization
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
3. Planificación y Gestión de las Organizaciones Educativas
Institutional Documents and School Supervision
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
Commercial Management and Marketing
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Management of Human and Material Resources in Educational Institutions
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
ANUAL
4
ICT in Educational Management
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
2
Quality Management and Evaluation of Educational Institutions
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
6
4. Factores Clave para una Dirección Eficaz: Liderazgo, Comunicación, Toma de Decisiones y Resolución de Conflictos
Leadership: Diagnosis, Development, and Evaluation
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
1 SEM
4
The Decision-Making Process
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
Sources of Conflict in School Organizations and Action Guidelines
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
Interpersonal Communication Techniques
CAR
SEM
CRD
OB
2 SEM
2
5. Prácticas Externas
External Internships
CAR
SEM
CRD
PE
2 SEM
12
6. Memoria Fin de Máster
Master’s Final Project
CAR
SEM
CRD
TFM
2 SEM
6

Practices

Selection process
The internship coordinator sends the candidates to the companies, which select the student based on his or her experience, qualities and skills.
2.Follow-up
During the internship, the student is assigned two tutors: Company Tutor and University Tutor. The Company, by agreement, undertakes to monitor, advise, support and evaluate the progress of the students, guaranteeing guidance and consultation of the student.
Completion
At the end of the externship, the company tutor will provide an evaluation report that contributes to the evaluation of these students.

300

In which the student will integrate into the work teams of external institutions as a professional to gain experience and the necessary skills for professional practice.

 

Click the link below to see where you can complete your internship:

  1. List of External Internship Centers for the Online Modality

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Faculty

Jesús Alcalá Recuero

Máster Universitario de Profesor de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria y Bachillerato, Formación Profesional y Enseñanzas de Idiomas, Máster Universitario en Dirección y Gestión para la Calidad de los Centros Educativos, Director Académico

Jose Alberto Sotelo

Máster Universitario en Dirección y Gestión para la Calidad de los Centros Educativos

Francisco José Royuela Flores

Docente Universitario

Mª del Pilar Fernández Gallego
María Aránzazu Serantes López

Profesora e investigadora en Humanidades digitales

Roberto Muñoz Bolaños

Doctor en Historia Contemporánea y licenciada en Historia Contemporánea

María Pociño Brioa

Doctora en Información y Comunicación con CAP y Experto E-learning

Antonio Muñoz Del Viejo

Profesor de Educación Secundaria y Universidad

Agustín Sánchez Alhambra

Doctor en Educación y licenciado en Pedagogía por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Yolanda Cerezo

Doctora en Ingeniería Informática por la UNED

Mara Sánchez Benito

Directora de Selección y Gestión del Talento en Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Teresa de Dios Alija

Doctora en Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales

José Luis Machetti Honduvilla

Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas

Vicente Noguerales Bautista

Consultor de Infraestructura y Redes en la Oficina de Transformación Digital

Sonia García Merino

Graduada en Relaciones Laborales y RRHH

María Paz Franco Módenes

Doctora en Psicología por la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, y Máster de Especialización en Psicología Clínica Infantil por la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

José Manuel Blanco Gómez

Profesor Contratado Doctor por la Universidad Antonio de Nebrija en el Máster en Dirección y Transformación Digital de Centros Educativos y en el Máster en Psicopedagogía y por la Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (UNIR) en el Master de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales y en el Master de Sistemas Integrados de Gestión.

César López Pérez

Doctor en Educación, mención Cum Laude, con máster de investigación en Educación.

Elizabeth Ranzsanz Reyes

Doctora en Pedagogía. Asesora educativa en Pérdidas y Duelos en la infancia y adolescencia.

Camino Ruiz Rodríguez

Profesora Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Juan Luis Gómez Gutiérrez

Coordinador Grados online Facultad de Educación y Psicología en Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Patricia Rodríguez Fernández

Dra. CC. Económicas y empresariales. Formadora e-learning

Jorge López Gonzalez

Decano en Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Postgraduate Price 24/25

Title of title

University Master’s Degree in Radio and Television Production and Direction

Down payment

1.500€

Monthly fee

830€

Total

9,800€

Scholarships and grants

Dirigido a titulados universitarios con un rendimiento académico sobresaliente.

Apoyando a los alumnos que deseen obtener una titulación

Contribuye a la igualdad de oportunidades

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We tell you step by step how to complete the admission process.

1

Fill in the form to receive your request. When you are registered in the Candidate Portal, you will need to attach different documents in order to make the reservation.

2

Once admitted, you will have 15 calendar days to reserve your place through the Candidate Portal (see fee schedule).

3

Once you have reserved your place, you will be able to self-enroll through the University Portal of the University within the period communicated via email by the Academic Coordination.

4

Finally, you will be able to apply for the scholarship that fits your profile, being able to opt for discounts of up to 50%. You can see our scholarships by clicking on the button below.

We recommend to see the complete guide for the admission process. You can find more details to take into account in multiple cases that can be very useful.

View Complete Guide (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I start the admission process?

You must send us an email to postgrado@ufv.es so that we can register you in the Applicant Portal and you can upload the requested admission and registration documents.

What are the steps for the admission process?

  1. Apply for registration in the candidate portal through
  2. postgrado@ufv.es.
  3. Upload the required documentation.
  4. Conduct the admission interview*.
  5. Reserve your place if you are admitted.

*The admission interview is only required for certain master’s degrees.

What documentation do I have to upload to the applicant portal?

General Documentation:

Admission Application Form completed electronically.
Updated Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
2 letters of recommendation*.
Photocopy of the front and back of your ID card or passport.
A recent, passport-size, color photograph.
*Letters of recommendation are required for certain programs.

Academic documentation:

University Master’s Degrees.

If you have studied in Spain:

Certified copy of both sides of the university academic degree (in case the Bachelor’s degree has not been issued, you must submit the Supplementary Certification to the Degree).
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) if you apply for access to any of the following master’s degree programs:
University Master’s Degree in Advanced Therapies in Biomedicine.
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology
If you are a graduate from a foreign university within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA):

Certified copy of the university degree together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record) together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
If you are a graduate from an educational system outside the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)

Certified copy on all sides of the university degree, duly legalized and apostilled, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Certified copy of the transcript of grades (academic record), duly legalized, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.
Master’s Degrees

Photocopy of the university degree, together with its sworn translation in case it is in a language other than Spanish.

When do I know whether or not I am admitted to a master’s program?

Once all documents have been validated and the admission interview has been conducted, if applicable, you will receive an email notification from the admissions committee with the resolution of your application within 24/48 hours.

What is the deadline to reserve a place?

Once the decision of the admissions committee is known, if it is favorable, you will have a period of 15 days to pay the reservation fee **.

*If you do not make the reservation within the stipulated period, your place will be made available to another candidate.
**The 15-day deadline may be reduced if the application for admission is made within the last three weeks prior to the start of classes of the Postgraduate Program, or if there is a reduced number of vacancies to fill the group.

How can I pay the reservation fee?

Once admission has been notified, you will be able to reserve your place from the candidate’s portal through a secure payment gateway.

I have already reserved my place. How can I register?

The academic coordination team will contact you by email a few days before the start of the master’s program with a guide that includes all the steps to follow so that you can self-enroll.

*In order to self-enroll you will need to have provided all the documentation.

How can I find out about UFV scholarships and how can I apply for them?

By clicking on the following link to Scholarships you can find out about all the scholarships we offer, the requirements and how to apply for them.

If you are a UFV Alumni you have access to a 20% scholarship on tuition fees.

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